Another Decade

Good morning and Happy DAY 365!!

I am still amazed that another 10 years have gone. How did you close out 1999 and bring in the 21st century? Over the past 10 years, I:

* completed my doctorate
* found myself unemployed after finishing school
* moved across the country in search of employment
* experienced my share of bumps, but found my groove
* have met some wonderful people as well as those who have made me STRONGER
* leaned on my parents more than I thought humanly possible
* clung to God's hands so hard that HE needed some Ben Gay
* still searching for the love that makes my heart ripple; I've learned to do bad by myself though
* have grown - spiritually and professionally.

PARTY HARD TONIGHT!!! BE SAFE!!!

A MONTAGE OF CHRISTMAS PHOTOS

MOI opening my gift from Charles
Grandma Rose and her grandsons (T. and John, II)
Jordan and MY baby (aka T.'s nephew)
Jordan, Chelsea, and John, III.
Peanut Butter Blossoms, Chocolate Krinkles, and Pecan Sandies
Sassy Rhonda
Charles opening one of his Christmas gifts
Moi and the Kindle DX!!!!!
I've been GOOD!!!
The post Christmas sale purchase of all purchases. This brings back memories of my childhood; Mom had similar ones.

NEW HITS

Check out the Juke Joint; I have added at least 50 additional hits!

How was your Christmas? I have pictures forthcoming.

I hit the Christmas sales at: TARJAY, Michael's, JoAnn's, and Hobby Lobby. I was home by 10am.

Was Santa good to y'all? Did y'all remember to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Jesus?

Word.

JOY TO THE WORLD!

THE LORD HAS COME. LET EARTH PROCLAIM HER KING!!!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!! Here's my official 2009 Christmas photo (card). I was shooting for that 1940s feel with a 21st century edge.

Love y'all!

266

is the # that stopped my heart yesterday. Readers, you know that I promote good health. Yesterday, I felt as if I was the blonde from the Lipitor commercial. My genes are catching up with me; diabetes and high cholesteroral #s run in my family. My NP's medical asst. called me yesterday while I was @ TARJAY eating a couple kernals of their delicious popcorn. When she called, I knew something was wrong; the doctor's office NEVER calls you 24 hours to the hour after you had bloodwork performed with the results, ESPECIALLY during the holidays.

I asked her if she had my #s confused with someone else. She said, "No." I don't eat a lot of fried foods; I exercise. As stressed as I stay, I half eat. Mom reminded me that I do love my sugar, which includes eggs (cholesteral); shortening and butter (cholesteral).

JESUS, Mommy JESUS (as my friend' s baby would say).


Sigh.

Are you through shopping?

A LIL' PREVIEW

Oh, how I enjoy this sweet, family. I do hate how blogger makes my photos look. Which one is your favorite?

T's Christmas photo

Truly, T. is on cloud nine. This is his official 2009 Christmas photo. T. looks as if it's snow behind him rather than water. Sylvia and Adrienne, thanks for the comments.

What Christmas festivities did you engage in over the weekend? I took photos, and that's about it. Charles and I will probably see "The Nutcracker" the weekend of the 18th. Next weekend, I am scheduled to bake cookies with T. and his bro's girlfriend.

Happy Monday!